Phil Dawson

St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) during the second half in Santa Clara on Sunday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Dawson kicks 23-yard winning field goal, 49ers beat Rams

SANTA CLARA — Whatever Jim Tomsula's future holds as 49ers coach, San…

 

The San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson (9) would like to return for another season. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

49ers want Dawson back

The 49ers haven't had much stability over the last three seasons, having…

 

San Francisco 49ers' Phil Dawson kicks an extra point during the 49ers' game against the Chicago Bears, in Chicago on Dec. 6, 2015. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

49ers’ Dawson wants another season

No parting shots, just Phil Dawson's standard, classy approach in saying farewell…

 

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Dontae Johnson (36), safety Eric Reid (35) and strong safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) talk with back judge Dale Shaw (104) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (Tony Avelar/AP)

49ers rip officials as murky road looms

Jim Tomsula is now talking about having his players sprint off the…

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Dontae Johnson (36), safety Eric Reid (35) and strong safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) talk with back judge Dale Shaw (104) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (Tony Avelar/AP)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) stiff-arms Baltimore Ravens defensive back Kyle Arrington during the first half in Santa Clara on Sunday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kaepernick throws 2 TD passes as 49ers snap four-game skid

SANTA CLARA — Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin took it to the…

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) stiff-arms Baltimore Ravens defensive back Kyle Arrington during the first half in Santa Clara on Sunday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
AP Photo/Tony AvelarIn this Aug. 17

Dawson eager to get back out kicking after misses

Phil Dawson converted 49 of his 50 pregame kicks, even a pair…

AP Photo/Tony AvelarIn this Aug. 17
Ben Margot/ap file photoKhalil Mack (52)

In 15th year, Dawson finally has his playoff win

Phil Dawson walked off the field in triumph, his left hand still…

Ben Margot/ap file photoKhalil Mack (52)
AP Photo/Tony AvelarIn this Aug. 17

Dawson delivers with everything riding on crucial kick for 49ers

A couple feet to the right and it could have been a…

AP Photo/Tony AvelarIn this Aug. 17

49ers’ Phil Dawson not counting as field goals keep going in

As Phil Dawson headed out to try a 48-yard field goal late…

Ben Margot/ap file photoKhalil Mack (52)

New 49ers kicker Dawson ready to start fresh

SANTA CLARA -- Phil Dawson has been to Candlestick Park for numerous…

Ben Margot/ap file photoKhalil Mack (52)